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The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

The practical benefit of a widely circulated newspaper was well in stanced last week when the CLARION received letter from Joseph Jent- zen, of Meyer, Hein & Co.,, New York, saying that he had noticed therein an item referring to Louis Jantzen. He wrote to make in quiries regarding an uncle by that name, whom he had not seen or heard of for thirty five years. From the description we have no doubt but that our Louis is the man sought after. Ne have forwarded the letter to Morenci, his postoffice address. We hope that it may re- suit in some practical benefit to our old-time prospector, and be the cause of making the balance of his journey down the hill of life pleasanter through communication with one of his kin.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

The trial of Johns and Wilson at Prescott for the murder of Mir. and Mrs. Clevenger, formerly of Camp Thomas, has resulted in a verdict of murder in the first de- gree, with the penalty fixed at death. The main testim ony for the prosecution was given by Jessie Clevenger Being placed upon the stand she stated that she was the adopted daughter of the Clevengers, and is 15 years of age. The scene of the murder was at House Rock, about five miles this side of the Utah line. She testi- fled they were all in camp on the morning of the murder; that she was approaching the fire prepara- tory to making coffee, when she saw Johnson with his arms bare and axe in hand strike old man Clevenger down. She fled, but looking back saw Johnson drag ging -Clevenger's bcdy around the tent. As Johnson struck Cleven- ger he said, You old s-n of a b-h, you have lived long enough" After Jessie had run some dis tance, she heard Mrs. Clevenger scream and call her. She started back. only to hear the dying groans of the unfortunate woman who was being murdered in the tent by Wilson. Jessie was quite self-pos- sessed, and said that she had been living with Wilson through fear. She stated that Wilson and John son divided the money afterwards. Besides Jessie's testimony the cir cumstantial evidence was very clear and convincing. The party of five went into camp at night; no claim is made that they were at tackled by any one; the following. day the old couple were missing, and Johnson and Wilson divided their money and property. The jury deliberated only twenty min utes.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Tho father of Mir. Leonce Frais- sinet of Morenci, arrived in Cliff ton Saturday night and took Henry Hills stage for Morenci Sunday morning to join his son. It is the old gentlemaD's first visit to this section of the country, but as he speaks no English we were not able to get his impressions regard ing it.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

We learn by the Southwest Sentinel that Charles Small made an attempt to escape while on his way to Silver City in charge of Constable Wood. As he was near ing that place he made an excuse to go into the closet on the car, where tools are kept for use in case of an accident. When he returned the officer noticed that he was not sitting in an easy posture. An in- vestigation revealed the fact that he had attempted to conceal a saw on his person and further examina- tion showed that he had attempted to saw the shackels in two with which he was secured, but without avail. It is supposed that he thought that he could make good use of the saw after he arrived at the county boarding house, but his plan did not work successfully.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

There is a rod in pickle for the chicken-thieves who have been making themselves so numerous lately. There are two or three different kinds of punishment promised them in case they are detected, and the victims of the petty larceny rascals are on the lookout for them.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Masters Andrew and Hamilton Russell, sons of President Rus sell of the Arizona and New Mex ico railroad, have returned from Los Angeles, where they have been at school during the past term. They are looking finely as a result of their soiourn in the City of the Angels.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

What is the matter with our patriotic citizens? We have not yet heard of any preparations be- ing made for an observance of the glorious Fourth.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Charles Davis has been lying quite sick with malarial fever for the last two or three days, but is now convalescent. He has been treated with success by our mag netic healer, MT. Friend.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22
Montgomery's Narrow Escape.

MT. E. c. Montgomery, who ere ated such a sensation last July by bringing into town the head of an Apache which he had killed. came into Clifton last Friday with the news of a narrow escape which he had on the morning of the 14th instant near Eagle creek, about fifteen miles north of Hampson's ranch.
 It seems that, according to his story, on the night previous he had found tracks of deer, but too late to follow them up. In the morn ing he arose early and started in search of them. He followed the tracks for some distance, when he caught sight of a band of black tailed deer about half a mile dis tant, on the side of q divide He had just began to work toward them so as to get shot when he saw that they were betraying con siderable uneasiness. This made Montgomery cautious, as the wind was away from him, and he knew that it was not possible for them to see or scent him. On investi- gation he saw working toward the band what he thought at first was a bear. At this time Mont gomery did not know that the In dians were out, and he had just begun to congratulate himself that if he should not get a deer hide he would at least have bears gall, when much to his astonishment bruin began to separate and go in different directions. Then he saw that they were Indians and at once made up his mind that they were bent on mischief. As long as there were only two, however, he did not feel particularly alarmed, as he felt himself able to dispose of at least one of them before they became aware of his presence and was willing to take chances with the remaining one. After circling around awhile, during which the deer took fright and disappeared over the hill, one of them took a direction which would bring him close to where Mir. Montgomery was and he had about made up his mind to carry out the plan formed above, when to his dismay five more of the red devils appeared in view. This fact changed the plan of our brave hunter in regard to the situation, and not desiring to figure as a dime-novel hero he concluded to hunt cover, which he did, and laid hid in the brush un til the Indians had all disappeared over the divide, when he made tracks for camp, packed up and came into town, where he for the first time heard of the doings of the Apaches. Although Mir. Mont gomery is, as he has practically demonstrated in the past, rather fond of Apache scalps, he feels very well satisfied with the result of his adventure.
 Mir. Montgomery reports that all the Indians were dismounted. They were undoubtedly the same band which were jumped by the military on the 11th and had their stock, saddles and blankets cap tured, as well as their provisions.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

The following press dispatch which we find in the San Francisco Chronicle will be interesting to a large number of our readers as re- ferring to Major" George Wash ington Barter, we'll known in this county as a gentleman who con- ducted the Graham County News at Stafford about four years ago. To those who know George Wash ington real well the dispatch will arouse a suspicion that tho Major has struck new racket, whereby he hopes to make q living without an extra amount of hard work:
 Los ANGELES, June PA few days ago Washington Barter re- signed his position as telegraph editor of the Herald, Joe Lynch's paper, for the purpose of going to San Francisco, as his friends sup posed. He astonished everybody by appearing in the pulpit of Grace Methodist Episcopal church today after the pastor had preached his regular sermon. On investi- gating the matter Chronicle re porter learned that Barter went to tue pastors house at late hour last night and rang the doorbell violently, but he could not awaken the minister He then gave the signal of distress of some secret organization and the minister cane to the door. Barter told him that he had just awakened from a deep sleep and he felt that he had been commanded by divine power to preach to-day. The pastor, Will A. Knighten, did not know what to do, and put him of, by telling him to see one of the deacons of the church. He did so, and the deacon appeared at the church with Barter this morning. Barter offered up prayer and then talked in ram bling manner for ten minutes.
 Barter was connected with Major Ben c. Truman in the publication of the Star in this city some years ago, and when that paper suspen- ded went to Arizona and only re- turned few months ago, when he was employed on the Herald. He is about 55 years of age and is well known in southern California.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

The CLARION office has put in lately increased job-printing facil- ities and has been turning out some fine work. Give us q trial and we will guarantee satisfaction.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Richard Sneddin was bitten on the thumb by a scorpion Saturday night last. The wound has been quite painful and has resulted in a badly swollen hand.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Deputy Sheriff Thompson, of Morenci, the victim of the late stabbing affray, was in town last week. He at present has painful limp as the result of his wound.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Owing to the low water in the Hume, the Arizona Copper Com pany has been compelled to run their engine at the smelters.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

We are glad to note the fact that Mrs. Baker proprietor of the Cliff ton Hotel is able to be up and around once nore.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22
The injunction suit of the Ari.

The injunction suit of the Ari- zona and New Mexico Railroad Co. vs. Grant county, New Mexico came up before Judge Henderson at Silver City on the 17th instant. The railroad was represented legally by Judge Alexander Camp bell of Los Angeles and Judge Egan of Clifton.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Deputy Sheriff I. II. O'Neil of Thomas was witness in the Clev- enger trial at Prescott.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Clifton weather has been rather warm during the past week, the thermometer ranging as high as l02.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Jack Farrell has resigned his position with the Detroit Copper Company, and contemplates going East.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Dan Carmichael left yesterday morning for San Diego to accept a position with Joseph Johndrew, formerly foreman at the Met calf mine. Mir. Johndrew has q large canal contract at San Diego.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

The CLARION was in error last week in announcing that Jim Val lace had bought out Harry Long more's business at Morenci. We should have said Jim Morris.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

The prospects at Camp Gran vile are reported as looking finely and improving as depth is attained.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

The balance of the roof for merly occupied by J. Abrahams fell in lately. We call the atten- ton of star gazers to the extra facilities possessed by this build ing, where privacy can be com bined with an excellent view of the ''blue vault of heaven"
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Muldoon got drunk and dlsor- dererly Wednesday and was locked up over night in the cooler.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Abe Franklin, formerly of this county, is in Tucson in the interest of the Phenix Land and Invest ment company. According to the Star he arrived at 2:30 am., and be- fore 2:30 p. m., had made a turn which put him S5,000 ahead. Abe always was lucky.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Residents of North Clifton who took occasion to go down town early last Tuesday morning were treated to an astronomical phe- nomenon. The great bear" was plainly visible at 6:30 in the morn ino
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22
Tho Miles sword Fund.

Following is the list, together with the amounts subscribed, of those who have contributed to- ward the Miles sword fund:
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

A wedding this week. On Mon day afternoon Don SenOr Ocolano was united to Mrs. Matilda Petrey by Judge Blank. No cards.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Sam Black was in town last Sat urday, and reports having seen In dian signs at his old ranch, about fifteen miles below Hampson's ranch. At this place they had killed beef and feasted on rib ,.oae{
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

The trial of Lena Crowley for an attempt to poison a family comes up at Silver City at this term of court.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

General Miles was at Sah Carlos oh the 18th inst.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Joe Leahy, of the firm of Rob erts & Leahy, came up from Lords burg Saturday night to shake hands with his host of friends in Clifton. Mir. Leahy reports him self as well satisfied with his busi- ness and his prospects, which in- formation we are well pleased to receive. Should all of Joe's ghost stores about the climate at Lords burg be believed, however, he is liable to cause an exodus of all our capitalists to that burg to take up their summer residence.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

The miners of the camp hereto fore designated as the new silver strike met on the 10th instant to form a mining district. John Backus was appointed chairman The meeting settled upon the name of Camp Granville for the new dis trict, the boundaries of which were designated as follows: Commenc- ing at the Coronado mountain 1t runs west to Eagle creek, thence up Eagle creek to a point two miles above the fifteen-mile house; it then runs east four miles to point east of Gray's peak; thence south to the mouth of Cave creek; from there southwest to the place of beginning.
 The Clifton contributions so fan received for the Mile's sword fund amounts to S63 90.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Manager Torrance of the brick store received last Monday 200 fine sheep from I. D. Solomon of Solomonville. They were driven up by Cisto Garcia. Lovers of mutton will now rejoice.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Mir. Lawrence Russell returned Monday evening from Silver City, where he has been in attendance upon court.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Alex Grant was in town last Friday from Granville camp. From him we learn that the Chase creek fire, mention of which was made last week, burned out that camp. It appears that the fire started at another camp about a mile and a half below. Everybody from Granville went down there to try and head it off, but the flames spread with such rapidity that when they got back to their own camp the fire had passed over it. The loss is quite a heavy one to the boys, as they lost about three months provisions, besides blankets. saddles, etc.-in fact everything but what they stood in. Mir. Grant reported that the fire was then spreading in the direc- ton of Hampson's ranch on Eagle creek.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
One Man Killed and Three Woun-
 dcd.

A fr1ghtful accident occurred at the Metcalf yesterday afternoon at about 4:30, From particulars furnished by Superintendent Rms Sell and Dr. Lacy We learn that the accident occurred about as follows:
 At about the hour named Seville Soto and Juan Acosta were en- gagged in putting in an extra large charge for blasting, composed of six sticks of powder. Soto, with that carelessness which comes from familiarity with danger, was using an iron bar for tamping, when the charge exploded with terrible re- suits. Acosta, who was standing by Soto's side, was instantly killed, almost the entire left side of his face being blown off. Soto was horribly mutilated and burned about his face and body, his fea lures not being recognizable. The sight of his left eye is probably entirely destroyed, and he has q deep scalp wound about four inches long on the left side of his head, just back of his eye. His face is very badly burned and swollen, as are also his hands, arms, breast and back. Barney Sherry and Jesus Estrada, who were at work in the same compartment, were also slightly wounded, Sherry receiving slight cuts in the head and hands. They will be all right in day or two.
 Immediately upon the news of the occurrence Superintendent Rus sell sent up a special car with Dr. Lacy, who remained over night and did everything in his power to relieve the sufferers. This morn ing train brought down the re- mains of Acosta, together with the wounded Soto. The injured man has been conscious ever since the accident, which would indicate that the skull was not fractured, and Dr. Lacy has some slight hopes of saving his life, the result de- pending upon the depth of his burns. Under the sklllful care of the doctor he has been made as comfortable as possible.
 Juan Acosta, who was killed, is young man of about 20 years of age and unmarried.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Sheriff Crawford departed for Solomonville last Saturday morn ming, taking with him the two Mexicans from Morenci who were implicated in the stabbing of Dep utv Sheriff Thompson, mention of which was made last week.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-22

Colonel Egan, attorney for the Arizona Copper Company, is at Silver City on business connected with the suit of The Arizona & New Mexico Railway vs. Grant county, in the matter of taxation. This case came up for trial last Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10

pleasant empses of the simple, healthful
tone TINT pervalcd the Hayes administra-
tion which comes To- us in the story Of a
friend of how ON Sunday evenings Mr.
Wheeler used to go around to the White
House and join the family in good old
fashioned Sunday evening sing Of fami
lar hymns and tunes
In the best estimate Of Mr. Whecer's
character which We have seen il is said that
"h- strength was in his character This
is high praise 90 give to any mantle high
est that can Toe given-hut of him it was
strictly true. aud not the less true because.
as this estimate goes on to say, che was not
brilliant he was not an orator he was
not great leader. aud he had hut moder-
nto ambition. But he was above all things
trustworthy. His public, as his private,
life was guided with great steadfastness and
with certain unconscious fidelity by his
conscience His impulse was toward the
right, and in public station, amid the most
pprplcNng difficulties and under the heav-
lest responsibilities. he was exempt from
temptation to sacrifice the interests of his
country to his party or to his own. In his
long service in Congress, as in the numer
Gus trusts committed to him in the little ru-
raj community where he lived, he won con
stantly and without effort the unhesitating
respect of those with whom and for whom
he had to deal. He died possessed Of a
comfortable fortune, but in all his life, pri-
waite and public, there was never suspic-
ion of stain upon him in the matter of
money getting.
In very many respects his character and
career may he held up to the young of the
nation as a model worthy their emulation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10
W ilnainRISn.

Owing t. a slight misunderstanding rs
TO Who was to report the g. A r. services
no mention was made last week of the sin
Sularly impressive and appropriate sermon
Of Rev. Mr.. Fexton to the Grand Army
men in the Congregational church on the
29th inst. \ good number of the "boys in
blue were III attendance. and other citizens
filled the house The speaker drew inter
estlng comparisons between ancient and
modern warfare, and spoke Of the evils
which IN our day must he met and conquer
ed with moral and spiritual weapons
j. r. Buell. Is making quite extensive i'm
provements ON his residence
Leander Titus of Brooklyn is in town.
Electrician Clary overhauled the local
telephone lines to-day Friday
Rev. Richard Morgan, Presiding Elder.
viii preach in the Methodist church next
sunday at the usual hour Of service.
The Good Templars' festival was largely
attended. 4 pleasing part Of the program
was the instrumental selections by Mr.
Fitch and the Misses Miller.
The Methodist Sunday school observed
Children's day last SUNDAY with appropri
ate exercises. The Congregational SUNDAY
school will have Children's day service,
next Sunday.
Work on the Baptist church is progress
ing finely. Already something of the de
cided Improvement TO he made on the prem
ises Is perceptible.
Mr.. NJ. c. Winchester, brother of Mrs.
Alvah Lyman, is visiting in town.
Hiss May Smith has returned from school
Arust Crosier took a photograph of the
attending members of Pomona Grange ON
Thursday.
The many old neighbors and friends of
Jonathan Smith were sad at the news of
his death which reached us by telephone
Thursday.
Egg production is getting 10 be quite an
industry IN Wilmington P. G. Hubbard
has a small lot of hens. from which he gath
cred 6i3 eggs during the month Of MAY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-10
A DAY OF ACCIDENTS.

This is what last Wednesday certainly
was. In the morning, while Fred Richard
son was delivering meat on Terrace street,
he was kicked in the shin by his horse as
he was getting on 10 his cart and received
"A very painful wound which caused him 10
faint and created for the time being a com
motion in the neighborhood The point of
Il calk entered the shin bone but did not
fracture it, The wound still causes great
pain, but probably will not prove serious
otherwise.
In the afternoon there were four acct
dents Of greater or less magnitude during
the progress of the school ball game on
Cruwells meadow. The worst of these WINS
broken bone got 10y Frank Crosby, son of
f. G.. Crosby. While in the act of catch-
ing bali con the ny', he jumped up and
turned as he came down in such IA manner
as to snap the small bone in the left leg
just above the ankle Joint The break is
not a serious one and the boy will soon be
out. Last summer, it will be remembered
he got compound fracture of the right
leg while in Maine. He seems TO get more
than his share of that sort Of thing and has
the sympathy of his friends accordingly.
Lawrence Heaphv in catching ball was
struck between the third aud fourth fingers
Of the right hand and the hand was split
down for an inch or 50.
Ernest Davis got severe blow from a
ball in the lower part of the abdomen and
was temporarily land up.
Morris Devine got ball on the head and
big lump where it hit, to correspond.
A little fve-ycars old German boy named
Schuerman, fell of "A pile Of lumber while
watching the game and was so badly hurt
in the head and back that he had to he car.
ried home and doctor summoned. but his
| injuries did not prove serious.